Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ

For information, contact Rev. Tammy Martens.

Youth Mission Trip

We will travel to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to work with hurricane relief projects. We will stay right on the Gulf of Mexico! Our trip is planned for July 26-August 2, 2008. Definite commitment and deposit ($50.00) deadline is 1/21/08.

Coming in 2008 to the Youth (7^th-12^th grade) Sunday School

We will hear from a few more adults as they share their Vocation Stories. Alan Harris, East High Principal, and Meg Stevens, Caregiver, will be sharing. Tammy Martens will wrap up the unit with some activities.

Paul Hedges will lead a Sunday School unit on Film and Faith starting sometime in February.

A Funny Comment
I remember hearing someone make the comment years ago, “Too bad Jesus was born so close to the holidays.” I still chuckle at that. And yet, there is a pretty strong message in that simple comment. Jesus, who is the light of the world, is the gift we celebrate at Christmas. This is what we hold onto and the gift we unwrap every day of our lives. Jesus, the amazing peace giver brings the gift of peace to all of us. Lord Jesus, help us to seek your peace. Amen.